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Addressing the 21st Forum of Craft and Small Business organised by the Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia, Prime Minister Janez Janša said that the economy is one of the key factors underpinning Slovenia's stability and an important reason why the country has maintained a relatively high level of prosperity despite numerous upheavals.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša held a series of bilateral meetings with senior foreign officials on the sidelines of the Bled Strategic Forum. The meetings focused on exchanging views on current European and international challenges and on strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

Prime Minister Janez Janša took part in a panel discussion at the Bled Strategic Forum, where he joined the prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Croatia and Hungary to discuss the future of the European Union, its competitiveness and the role of Central and Eastern Europe in shaping European policies.

Prime Minister Janez Janša stressed at the Bled Strategic Forum that Europe's ability to continue shaping the world around it will depend above all on four strategic factors: security, resilience, demographic vitality and credibility. "The power to shape the future is built gradually. But the moments that determine it often come suddenly," he said.

Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša attended the opening of the fully renovated Turjak Castle, one of the most important monuments of Slovenian cultural and historical heritage.

Prime Minister Janez Janša attended the 30th annual Consultation of Slovenian Diplomats at Brdo pri Kranju, where he addressed the heads of Slovenian diplomatic and consular missions.

Prime Minister Janez Janša, together with Mitja Ferenc, Chair of the Government Commission for Resolving Issues of Concealed Gravesites, today met with Ivan Penava, Deputy Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, and Stipe Mlinarić, a Member of the Croatian Parliament.

Prime Minister Janez Janša attended a meeting of the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing via video link on Monday, 24 August 2026. The event was held on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day. The aim of the meeting was to mark the occasion, reaffirm the allies' unwavering support and identify urgent priorities.

Prime Minister Janez Janša attended the International Fair of Agriculture and Food (AGRA) in Gornja Radgona today. He toured the exhibition stands, meeting many Slovenian farmers, growers, processors and other representatives of the country's agricultural and rural communities.

Today's Feast of the Assumption of Mary, also known as veliki šmaren, has for centuries been part of our spiritual and cultural heritage and, as such, an integral part of Slovenian national identity. Numerous churches, pilgrimage routes and folk traditions bear witness to a rich historical heritage and to a deep respect for the values of faith, family and homeland.

For a long time, it was believed that young people were not interested in politics and that the younger generation had shied away from taking responsibility for the future of its own country. This is no longer the case. Young people in Slovenia are becoming increasingly active and willing to participate in decisions about their future.

Prime Minister Janez Janša, together with the leaders of 21 other European countries, has sent a letter to the President of the European Council, António Costa, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, calling for an immediate and coordinated European response to the escalating migration situation in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today attended the inaugural session of the Strategic Council for the Economy, the first of the strategic councils established by the new Government. Its mission is to prepare concrete, feasible and systemic solutions to improve the business environment, strengthen the competitiveness of the Slovenian economy and create the conditions for higher added value and greater prosperity.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša today visited the Jožef Stefan Institute, where he met with the management of Slovenia’s largest research institution to discuss the further development of Slovenian science, the strengthening of research infrastructure and closer cooperation between the state and research institutions in areas that are crucial to Slovenia’s future development.

Prime Minister Janez Janša visited Kyiv to mark Ukraine Statehood Day, attending a central ceremony and the Ukraine–Southeast Europe Summit. The visit reaffirmed Slovenia's ongoing support for the Ukrainian people in their struggle for freedom, sovereignty, and justice.

The members of the Coalition of the Willing convened in Paris today to confirm their continued support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Following the meeting, Prime Minister Janez Janša stressed that the meeting had demonstrated a growing readiness to support Ukraine.

Today, Prime Minister Janez Janša chaired the session of the Government Council for Slovenians Abroad, which was devoted to discussing the key issues of the situation of Slovenian communities abroad and adopted a number of important decisions to strengthen their cooperation with the homeland.

After the NATO summit, Prime Minister Janez Janša described it as one of the most successful meetings in recent years. He said that it had delivered unified answers to key security challenges and reaffirmed the commitment of Member States to strengthening collective defence further.

Prime Minister Janez Janša visited the Bukovnik farm, the highest-lying farm in Slovenia, which was recently struck by a devastating fire. The fire deeply affected both the local community and the wider Slovenian public. It caused extensive material damage and, above all, severely impacted the family who live and work on the farm, preserving life in the mountain landscape. Events such as this remind us how quickly life can change and how important mutual assistance and solidarity are.

In an interview with Planet TV on the occasion of Statehood Day, Prime Minister Janez Janša underlined the importance of Slovenia’s independence as a shared achievement of the nation and the state. Reflecting on the War for Slovenia, he said he most strongly remembered the unity, enthusiasm and joy that accompanied the creation of an independent Slovenia, rather than the military threats. “Slovenia’s independence belongs to the Slovenian nation and to our civic community,” he said.